COMPETENCY NEEDS OF ABUJA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY STAFF ON MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY DISTRIBUTION IN MINNA METROPOLIS

Abstract

The research was designed to determine the competency needs of Abuja Electricity Distribution in managing electrical energy distribution in Minna metropolis, Niger state. The study identified the competency management needs of AEDC staff in the distribution of electricity, identify the management challenges that militate against effective distribution of electricity by AEDC staffs and identify ways of reducing the management challenges that militate against effective distribution of electricity by AEDC staffs, The literature has been reviewed in line with three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The researcher designed a questionnaire which was formulated to solicit information from the respondents. The random sampling technique was used in selecting four AEDC offices in Minna metropolis, Niger state and a total of 70 respondents (Technicians and Engineers) were sampled from AEDC offices. The study adopted a survey research. Data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics. The findings of the study itemized a regular maintenance on distribution network, AEDC offices should be open to respond to emergency, AEDC should collaborate with other electrical company within and outside the country and modern equipment should be introduced for advanced installation. Based on the findings, it was recommended that strategies should be put in place by the company to nominate inspectors to inspect the electrical company to ensure that all obsolete equipment and machine is changed, electrical engineers should be sent to other field to learn how to operate different electrical machines, the company should provide good funds that can acquire new modern machine, qualify engineers should be employed to ensure competency and reliability in the use of electrical equipment and the electricity company should make compulsory safety precaution for some careless electrical engineers who don’t regard for danger pose by electricity.